Edwin Leech, 43, waived his hearing for mental health reasons after being charged with making terroristic threats at Victory Family Church on Route 19 on Aug. 21.

This is a preview of an article that will appear in Sunday's Butler Eagle. Subscribe online or in print to read the full article.CRANBERRY TWP — Edwin G. Leech, 43, of Zelienople waived a hearing Friday morning for mental health reasons after being charged with making terroristic threats at Victory Family Church on Route 19.Leech was at a 6 a.m. prayer meeting Aug. 21 at the church when he allegedly made a scene. Leech allegedly talked about mass shootings and said he had mental health problems.District Judge David Kovach supported Leech's decision to waive. Leech's bond has been increased from $50,000 to $100,000. Leech can either pay the bond or check himself into a mental health facility for inpatient treatment. He stays in the Butler County Prison in the meantime.

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